The just battle against Ceylon was completely victorious, and with the farewell of the merchant ships of various countries, the Daming sailors braved the wind and waves and set off again.

"King Tieta, do you know the story of Master Xuanzang taking the Western Scripture?" Zheng He asked.

"How do you not know?" Tie Ta said with a smile, "Now there are many folk legends, Sun Monkey, Zhu Bajie, and Sha Monk assisted Tang Seng to obtain the true scriptures together." ”

"The next stop is to go to Guli (present-day India), that is, the Tianzhu country where Master Xuanzang learned the scriptures."

"Oh? Then I will also get a few sets of scriptures to take home, and maybe there will be a legend about me in a few hundred years. The tower suddenly became childlike.

"Even if you don't bring scriptures, you're destined to live forever." Zheng He said with emotion, "In ancient times, Sun Dasheng subdued demons and eliminated demons, and now there is the King of the Iron Tower, without your help, this voyage will definitely not be so smooth." ”

Although Zheng He said the truth, Tie Ta still blushed, he was not used to being praised so highly, and said modestly: "This is the credit of all the soldiers, I am just icing on the cake." ”

"Treat money as dung, and wealth as clouds. Dude, why are you so great? Zheng He is the first celebrity in front of the emperor, and he has a great reputation in the West for seven times, and there are very few people who can be appreciated by him, but at this moment he is indeed impressed by the personality charm of the iron tower.

If you are really afraid of anything, Tie Ta quickly diverted the topic, "Lord Zheng, what's so interesting in Guli?" ”

"You're asking the right question." Zheng He said with a smile, "I am quite familiar with Guli, because the Daming Navy Division has a logistics base there, and every time the fleet goes to sea, it will go there to replenish supplies. The locals have a trick of playing the flute to make the cobra dance. ”

"I'm going to have to see such an interesting trick." The tower looked expectant.

……

"Lord Zheng, King of the Iron Tower, welcome." King Guri personally came to the port to greet him, "I am very honored to invite all distinguished guests to attend the ceremony of canonization of the crown prince tomorrow. ”

"Your Majesty, your wish has finally been fulfilled, what a gratifying congratulations!" Zheng He happily accepted the invitation and sent his blessings.

"Yes! Once this is a big deal, I don't have to worry about it. The king smiled and said, "I will go back to the palace and get ready, and I will wait for you tomorrow." ”

"Slow down and don't send it." Zheng He was also happy for the king, "As the saying goes, it is better to come at a good time than to come at a good time, and when I first came, I met the grand event of the king and the crown prince, which was really a double happiness for Guli." ”

"What's another joy?" Ding Erniu asked stupidly.

"You always don't listen to me when I tell you to read more, now I'm out of the ocean!" The tower made a gesture to hit someone, "It's fun to have friends from afar!" Isn't it a joy to see us here? ”

Ding Erniu patted his head and suddenly said, "That's right! How did I not think of that? It should be fought, it should be fought. ”

"I'm too lazy to hit you! Something that has been taught over and over again. Tie Tali didn't even want to pay attention to him, turned his head and asked Zheng He, "Lord Zheng, listening to the king's tone, it seems that this matter has been bothering him for a long time, you should know what the reason is." ”

"Of course I do." Zheng He poured beans into the bamboo tube and said everything he knew, "The king is old, and the matter of establishing a prince should be resolved after it has been delayed for so long." He has three princes under his knees, the eldest prince is extremely brave, the second prince is resourceful, these two are from the queen, they are very good talents, and have been unanimously recognized by the government and the opposition. ”

Ding Dali asked suspiciously, "What about another prince?" Doesn't he participate? ”

"The mother of the third prince turned out to be just a palace maid, and his status is not so noble, he was only two years old when I last visited Guli, and he is only twelve years old this year."

Tie Ta smiled: "It's none of my business whoever becomes the prince, what I want to do most now is to watch the Cobra show." ”

"That's sorry, I still have to go to buy the supplies needed for the fleet, and I can't accompany you." Zheng He looked regretful.

"You just have to go about your business, will I get lost when I'm so big?" The tower waved his hand in a dashing manner and walked towards the market in high spirits.

The streets are bustling with activity, stalls, performers, and snacks abound, and the tower is interested in looking here and there. Suddenly, there was a piercing sound of a flute in front of me, and when I walked in search of the sound, I saw a large group of people surrounding the street corner. The tower was tall and could be seen clearly from the back of the crowd, only to see an old man sitting cross-legged in the center of the venue, shirtless, with a white beard, playing a flute in his mouth, and his body was still writhing to the beat of the music.

After a while, a triangular snake head poked out of the bamboo basket in front of the old man, and then a cobra more than three meters long and with thick arms quickly swam out, puffing out flat cheeks, spitting out a long letter, raising its upper body and dancing. The flute gradually became high, and the cobra danced faster and faster, and the audience applauded.

"Not bad! It's a bit of a sight to behold. "The Iron Tower is also amazing, it can train a highly venomous cobra to be as obedient as a puppy, this craft is indeed not simple.

At this time, a little girl of eight or nine years old walked towards the audience with a plate, and people took copper coins from their pockets and threw them on the plates.

"Oops!" The tower screamed badly, and his expression was quite embarrassed.

Soon the little girl came to him, looking at the plate stretched out, the tower couldn't help blushing, he was not interested in money, of course he didn't have the habit of bringing money, where was the money on his body?

There was no reluctance in the little girl's clear eyes, but the tower felt like a thorn in the back, and she couldn't wait to find a hole to get into.

"I'll give it for him!" A childish voice came from the side.

Tie Ta looked over gratefully, it was a little boy of eleven or twelve years old, with dark skin, very strong looks, and a pair of eyes that were very flexible, but unfortunately his face was covered with red pox, and his handsome face was almost ruined.

"It's chickenpox." You can see it at a glance.

The little boy took out two copper plates from his pocket and solemnly placed them in the middle of the plate, "One is mine, and the other is this buffalo's." ”

"Thank you, I'll give it back to you." The tower was so moved that he almost shed tears, he couldn't imagine that this child was so righteous although he was young, if he hadn't been generous just now, this face would have been lost, although it was just a copper plate, but in the heart of the tower it was heavier than a mountain of gold.

"No thanks, my mom said it was right to help others." The little boy said solemnly, turning and walking out of the crowd.

Tie Ta is anxious, he has never owed others love since he walked the rivers and lakes, because he knows that the most difficult thing in the world to repay is the debt of human affection, so he will never easily ask for help, today this little boy who only has one side of the relationship has inadvertently done himself a big favor, should give him something as compensation. Tie Ta chased after him and walked side by side with him, and asked with a smile: "My name is Tie Ta, what is your name?" ”

"My name is Singh, but my two older brothers call me Ah San, and they have other people call me Ah San. I was very unhappy, although I called them eldest brother and second brother in my mouth, but in fact, I secretly called them Ah Da Ah Er in my heart. The little boy stuck out his tongue at the tower and smiled slyly.

Singh is smart and cute, but it's a pity that he has chickenpox on his face, and if he is cured, he will not owe anything to him. After making up his mind, Tieta said, "I have a lot of delicious things at home, will you go?" ”

"Okay!" Singh jumped up happily, but he quickly became depressed, "I'm afraid it won't work today, I've been out for a long time, I'm afraid my mother will be worried, why don't I go to your house tomorrow?" Singh stared nervously at the tower, afraid he would reject him.

"No problem! Anytime you want. The tower laughed.

"Then you can prepare a little more for me, I can eat it very well." Singh finished speaking and left in a hurry. After walking a short distance, he seemed to remember something important again, and ran back with small steps, and said with a red face, "I'm sorry! I almost forgot that there was something going on at home tomorrow, the day after tomorrow! I'll be waiting for you here the day after tomorrow, see you or leave! ”

"Oh well! See you the day after tomorrow. "Actually, the tower won't be available tomorrow, and he still has to go to the king's ceremony to crown the prince. To be honest, he doesn't like to attend this kind of boring diplomatic activity the most, he can't let go of his belly to eat, and he has to drink with his mouth sipped, pretending to be extremely gentle, he really feels uncomfortable, since Singh is not available, he has to reluctantly go to the ceremony.

Ahead was the city gate, and the tower said, "Let's break up there!" ”

Singh nodded, "My house is not far from here, you don't have to worry about me getting lost." ”

"You're a quirky kid, you're as smart as a monkey, so I'm not worried!" The tower muttered to himself.

"Whew! ......Suddenly, there was a weak cry from the side, which sounded very miserable.

The tower looked towards the sound, and saw a small black bear in a cage on the side of the street, and the poor little creature curled up in the corner, watching in horror at the passers-by.

A big man with a meaty face was shouting vigorously: "Come and see, come and buy, fresh bear paws, only thirty copper plates." ”

Singh asked curiously, "You are obviously selling bears, how did you become a bear's paw?" ”

The big man smiled: "If you kill the little bear, won't you have a bear's paw?" ”

"It's cruel." Singh took a few steps back in fright.

Looking at the frightened eyes of the little bear, the tower couldn't help but feel a sense of compassion, saving a life is better than creating a seventh-level floating slaughter, since this matter has happened to him, he must not stand idly by. "Do you have thirty copper plates?" Tieta cheekily asked Singh, anyway, he already owes him money, so he might as well owe a little more, in short, he won't let him suffer.

"I ...... I don't have that much money. Singh blushed, "The only two copper plates I have are given to that sister, do you want to buy this little bear?" ”

"I wanted to buy it, but now I've changed my mind." Tie Ta smiled evilly, "Do you want to ride a big bull?" ”

Singh jumped up happily, "Of course I thought, is it riding you?" ”

The tower crouched down, "Sit up, hold on to me." Once Singh was seated, he lifted the cage and ran out of the city gates.

The big man was taken aback, and shouted at the top of his voice: "Someone! There are robbers robbing things, don't let him run. ”

Iron Tower and Singh laughed happily as they ran, and after walking a little more out of the city gate, a forest appeared in front of them, and a small river twisted beside it. After the tower put down Singh, he quickly opened the cage, "Little one, come out quickly!" You're free. ”

The bear crawled out slowly and said gratefully, "Thank you, my name is Bill." ”

"He's hurt." Singh exclaimed.

Bill's right hand was bleeding outward, and the tower had already seen it and comforted, "Don't be afraid, Bill, I will heal you." Singh, I'll go find some medicine, you take care of him here. ”

"There you go! I'll be bullish on him. Singh nodded solemnly in agreement.

The tower went into the woods, found a handful of herbs in the grass, and asked, "Singh, do you have a handkerchief?" ”

Singh pulled out a silk scarf, "Is this okay?" ”

The iron tower took a look, the texture was soft, silky, and a few birds were embroidered on it, which is the silk of China! "Singh is certainly not an ordinary child." Thinking to himself, Iron Tower chewed the herbs and applied them to Bill's wound, then bandaged them with a silk scarf.

"Where do you live? It's still dangerous here, I'll send you back. The tower took some water from the leaves and gave it to Bill, and then said to Singh, "Haven't you been out for a long time?" Go back quickly, lest your mother worry. ”

Singh didn't care, "It's still early!" I'll take Bill home with you. ”

"Stinky boy, just now I wanted to take you back for treatment, but you said that your mother would be worried. Now that I have met a new friend, I am reluctant to leave, I don't know which of your words is true and which is false, what a playful child. The tower smiled and didn't say anything.

After a few sips of water, Bill felt much more comfortable, "My family lives in Cumbre del Sol because the sun rises from there every morning. ”

The tower was carrying the two little ones to the east, "Bill, how did you get caught by that villain?" ”

"Yesterday when I was out playing, I saw a big piece of honey in the grass, which is my favorite thing to eat, so I reached for it, and a toothy iron guy caught my hand." Speaking of yesterday's events, Bill regretted it.

"That's a trap, you have to be careful in the future." The tower reminded him, "There are also traps to watch out for." ”

"Got it, I'll take notice." The experience was so horrible that Bill was terrified when he remembered it, "I grabbed my hand, jumped down from a tree and put me in a cage and didn't give me food, and now I'm dying of hunger." ”

"Alas! You stupid boy, why didn't you say it earlier? Bear with me, Uncle Tower will take you to find something to eat. ”

Singh pulled out a handful of candy from his pocket, "Do you want to eat this thing?" ”

Bill ate one and couldn't help but praise it again and again: "It's delicious, as sweet as honey." Singh, I'll treat you to something delicious when I get home. ”

"Good! I also want to taste the taste of wild honey. Bill said it was so delicious, and Singh was moved.

"Are you afraid of bee stings?"

"A little, what about you?"

"Don't be afraid, I have thick skin and thick flesh, you hide behind me, and I promise that the bees can't hurt you." Bill said, patting his chest.

Listening to the two of them talking and laughing, the tower was also very happy, it felt so good to be with the children, carefree and no worries.

Unconsciously walked more than ten miles, a towering mountain stood in front of me, and the roof of a temple was faintly seen in the woods on the top of the mountain, which was actually extremely noble gold.

"Uncle Tower, let me down! It's my house right in front of me. Bill burped, ate a handful of candy just now, and swallowed a dozen wild fruits, finally filling his stomach, "Singh, do you want to go to the top of the mountain to play?" There's a big temple there, and I often climb on the turtle's back, and it's a lot of fun! ”

Singh looked at it and felt a little familiar, "I think I've been to this place before." ”

"Been here? Then let's not go to the mountains, I'll take you to steal honey. Bill took Singh's hand and ran off into the distance.

"What a playful little guy." Tower smiled and shook his head.

"Did you take my son away? What are you doing here today? There was a loud roar from the forest, and a big black bear more than two meters high and weighing four or five hundred pounds jumped out.

The tower was confused, and then there was a wry smile, when did I arrest his son? It seems that this is another misunderstanding that cannot be explained. "God, although I am big and look serious, I am indeed an honest man and a very kind heart, why can no one understand me when I do good deeds?" Tie Ta was very depressed.

The big black bear's giant palm smashed over with a strong wind, and the tower knew that the more he explained, the more chaotic it became, it was better to cut through the mess quickly, and knocked him away with a light shoulder shoulder.

"Mom, stop fighting, it was Uncle Tower who saved me." Bill came back just in time, and Singh, who was following behind, was holding a large piece of honey and eating it with relish, and he didn't expect that their hands and feet were quite neat, and they had a harvest so quickly.

The big black bear didn't care about the pain all over his body, so he immediately got up and hugged Bill, and said with tears in his eyes, "Son, where have you been?" Mom misses you so much, have you ever been hurt? ”

"Mom, I miss you too." Bill told his mother everything that had happened.

The big black bear said embarrassedly, "Brother Tower, my name is Billie, thank you for saving my son." ”

Seeing their mother and son reunited, Tieta and Singh were also very happy, and agreed to come to play with Bill the day after tomorrow.